Tinikling (pronounced teeh-neehk-ling)

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1 Tinikling (pronounced teeh-neehk-ling) Tinikling is honored as the Philippine national dance. The dance imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk move between the bamboo traps set by farmers. The dance is very playful and upbeat and requires endurance and grace. Bamboo poles are traditionally used in tinikling. For safety, jump are recommended. Materials required for tinikling: 2 4 jump 2 4 band players dancers The are used to set the rhythm and pace of the dance. Individuals who are the band players need to move in coordination with each other. Concentration is required to insure the consistent rhythm. Variations Four poles Do an elimination game. Who can move through the the longest without error? Who can move through the the fastest? Without music, have the band players increase the speed of the band movements.

2 Tinikling: Task Analysis (Bands) 1) Establish the rhythm a. Begin with using the hands. b. The rhythm consists of 3-cts c. 1: slap thighs; 2: clap hands; 2: clap hands d. Repeat until the children can do this in coordination with each other. 2) Have the children put the around their ankles a. While sitting in a chair b. The feet begin together c. Mimicking the same rhythm as above i. 3-cts ii. 1: The feet then move out; 2: feet are brought together; 3: repeat with feet together d. Repeat until the children can move the in coordination with each other. 3) Have the children stand with the around their ankles a. The feet begin together b. Mimicking the same 3-ct rhythm i. 1: Jump to move feet apart; 2: jump to bring feet together; 3: jump in place with feet together c. Repeat until the children can move the in coordination with each other.

3 Tinikling: Task Analysis (Dancers) 1) Begin by familiarizing the dancers to the rhythm of the. a. Stand on one side of the. b. With the foot closest to the, put foot between the open ; removed foot as the close; repeat c. Reverse-Repeat 2) Three basic movements a. Basic b. Crossover c. Quarter turn d. When teaching the steps begin with stationary e. Advance to slow moving and gradually increase the speed Basic Tinikling Step 1 Step with the right foot into center of 2 Step with the left foot into center of 3 Step with the right foot to the right of the ; move the left foot beside right foot 1 Step with the left foot into center of 2 Step with the right foot into center of 3 Step with the left foot to the left of poles, move the right foot Step, Step, Step, Pause 1 2 3

4 Crossover Step 1 Begin to the left of the ; move the foot furthest from the (left) between the 2 Step the foot closest to the (right) to the outside of the opposite side (right side); lift left foot! 3 Bring the left foot outside the and place it beside the right foot (both feet side by side outside the ) 1 Now at the right side of the ; move the foot furthest from the (right) between the 2 Step the foot closest to the (left) to the outside of the opposite side (left side); lift right foot! 3 Bring the right foot outside the and place it beside the left foot (both feet side by side outside the ) Cross, Step, Step, Pause 1 2 3

5 Quarter Turn 1 Step with the right foot into center of the 2 Step with the left foot into center of the 3 Step with the right foot to the right (outside) the poles; lift left foot; pivot on the right foot, a quarter turn to the right (clockwise) 1 Step with the left foot into center of the 2 Step with the right foot into center of the 3 Step with the left foot to the right (outside) the poles; lift right foot; pivot on the left foot, a quarter turn to the left (counter clockwise) Step, Step, Step, Turn Face this direction Face this direction

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